Legendary guitarist John Sykes died at the age of 65.
The death of the talented musician was confirmed Jan. 20 in an official statement posted on Facebook.
“It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer,” the statement read. “He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn’t know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.”
Sykes was a beloved member of the famous English rock band Whitesnake, as well as the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy and the metal band Tygers of Pan Tang.
He also formed the hard rock group Blue Murder and spent decades thrilling fans with his incredible talent and passion for music.
He was as famous for his song-writing as he was for his talent with the guitar. Sykes co-wrote Whitesnake’s iconic…
